June 2026 - Michlib-l - liblists.org

toner cartridge
by Carla Rumsey 02 Jun '26

02 Jun '26

I have an HP414A Cyan cartridge that I bought b y accident and can't return. Who needs it?? Carla Rumsey Director Vermontville Township Library 120 E First Street Vermontville, MI 49096 517-726-1362

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Polyfit Book Jackets Available
by Brown, Kathy 02 Jun '26

02 Jun '26

Hello, We have the following book jackets available: 9 - 50 ct. packages of 9x19 9 - 50 ct. packages of 8x18 ½ If you can use them, please send me your RIDES code and I'll send them your way. Thanks! [cid:image001.png@01DCEDBF.366ECDC0] Kathy Brown, MLIS Supervisor of Information Services Grace A. Dow Memorial Library 1710 W. St. Andrews Road, Midland, MI 48640 989.837.3443 direct www.gadml.org<http://www.gadml.org/>

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Circulating Tools for LoT
by Jessica Byrns 02 Jun '26

02 Jun '26

Hey Library Land, Howell Carnegie Library is looking at adding a significant number of tools to our Library of Things in the next year-ish. Those of you who circulate tools, would you mind sharing: - How many tools do you lend? - What's the most popular? - What would you buy again? - What would you never buy again? - What are your rules and policies? - Are there some tools you'll just never buy because of liability concerns? - What if a tool comes back dirty? Do you charge a cleaning fee? If so, how much? Does your cleaning fee prevent your patron from using the library at all (physical materials, ematerials, other special collections) until it's addressed? How dirty would a garden tool have to be to trigger the cleaning fee? - Who handles the upkeep of the tools, like sharpening garden shears if you have them? Or doing the cleaning if a patron decides to pay the fee rather than come back and clean the item? - Do you circulate anything that's powered? Electric or fuel-powered, and if fuel-powered, do you take any extra storage precautions? - Do you have any tips, tricks, or "I wish we'd thought of..." thoughts for storing your tools? - Are there any other "I wish we'd thought of" moments in general you'd recommend we consider? If y'all would rather respond off-list, I can compile the answers and share with the list later. And thanks for letting us stand on the shoulders of giants, not reinvent the wheel, and any other number of colloquialisms that apply here! -- Jessica Byrns (she/her) Head of Adult and Technical Services Howell Carnegie District Library 314 West Grand River Ave. Howell, MI 48843

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Computer Management Software
by Bruce MacDonald 02 Jun '26

02 Jun '26

I have another question for the collective brain of Michlib-L. This question was last asked 15 months ago by someone else, but I am hoping for some more responses. What patron management system are you using for your public computers to manage patron sessions? Do you like it? Would you recommend it to a group of libraries that are looking into switching systems? Current solutions out there we have found include: Cassie, mConsole, Cybrarian, Comprise SAM, Envisionware, PC Reservation Station. Thanks! ~Bruce @ PWPL ---- [cid:image001.png@01DCF26A.AFC6AA80] Bruce MacDonald Head of Technology / Assistant Director Peter White Public Library<https://www.pwpl.info/> 217 N. Front St. Marquette, MI 49855 906-226-4307 Direct Dial 906-228-9510 Library Main Number 906-226-1783 Library Fax bmac(a)pwpl.info<mailto:bmac@pwpl.info>

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NEW: Director search - Lewisboro Library (NY)
by Beth Barker 01 Jun '26

01 Jun '26

Director - Lewisboro Library (NY) The Lewisboro Library (NY) Board of Trustees seeks a future-focused, responsive, collaborative, and community-centered leader to serve as their Director. The Director will guide daily operations, champion excellent patron services, steward the library's financial and physical resources, and work with the board, staff, volunteers, community partners, and local government to advance the library's role as an essential civic, educational, and cultural resource for the Town of Lewisboro. The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative leadership style, encourage connection, foster creativity, bring positivity to daily operations and long-term growth, and balance strategic leadership with operational oversight. The Lewisboro Library, a non-profit public association library, is a welcoming hub for connection, learning, discovery, and community life. The library's 7,200-square-foot facility, with its multifunctional floor plan and beautiful garden, is a jewel in the community. A highly engaged staff of 18 welcomes nearly 80,000 visits annually and provides programs, services, and materials for residents of all ages with a budget just shy of $1 million. The next Director will join the library at an important moment of opportunity, helping the board and staff strengthen and modernize its services and spaces, expand library visibility, deepen community relationships, support fundraising and development, and plan for the library's future. Key opportunities include expanding community partnerships and increasing the library's visibility throughout the hamlets and town it serves as well as sustaining and growing fundraising efforts through grants, donor engagement, the annual Library Fair, and other development initiatives. Lewisboro offers a distinctive blend of rural character, natural beauty, and proximity to the New York metropolitan area. Located in northern Westchester County near the Connecticut border, the area is known for wooded landscapes, lakes, trails, and protected open spaces, along with a highly regarded school system and active civic life. Residents enjoy access to numerous parks, preserves, cultural attractions, and outdoor recreation throughout the year while benefiting from a quiet residential setting, a strong commitment to conservation, and commuting access to Manhattan. With its six hamlets-Cross River, Goldens Bridge, Lewisboro, South Salem, Vista, and Waccabuc-active local organizations, and strong sense of place, the Town of Lewisboro is an appealing community in which to live, work, and lead. Responsibilities: The Director is responsible for the overall administration, leadership, and effective operation of the library. Major areas of responsibility include financial management and fund development; overseeing day-to-day library operations, including circulation, collections, technology, public service, programming for all ages, patron experience, communications, and public relations; hiring, supervising, supporting, and evaluating staff; promoting a positive and accountable workplace culture and encouraging professional development; administering personnel policies consistently and fairly; overseeing the library facility, equipment, technology infrastructure, vendor relationships; coordinating maintenance needs and long-term facility needs; working closely with the Board of Trustees on policy development, strategic and operational planning, compliance, and implementation of board priorities; community engagement and building relationships and nurturing partnerships with schools, civic groups, cultural organizations, local government; strengthening the library's impact; and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, library policies, employment practices, reporting requirements, and professional standards. For a full list of responsibilities, see the links in the job posting on the Bradbury Miller Associate website (https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/) Minimum requirements include a Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution, the ability to obtain and maintain a New York State Public Librarian Professional Certificate, and three years of management or supervisory experience. Preferred qualifications include public library experience, strong public service experience, fundraising and grant-writing experience, and experience working with a governing board. Compensation: The hiring salary range is $110,000 - $130,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package. Interested candidates should submit their resume through the application portal (https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/) by selecting the position and then the "Apply" button. For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates (https://bradburymiller.com/contact/) This position closes on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Visit our website (https://bradburymiller.com/open-positions/) to access the latest version of this announcement in full, along with all related links. - Beth Barker (she/her) Director of Finance and Communication Bradbury Miller Associates 330-340-7115 | Dover, OH | bradburymiller.com<http://bradburymiller.com/> Sign up for our newsletter<https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=11148931…> for updates on available positions!

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New Documents for May 2026
by Bruce Sarjeant 01 Jun '26

01 Jun '26

Hello. A new list has been posted to the gov docs web pages. Of note for May: - Lands of Opportunity: Differences in the Geography of Wealth and Income Mobility in the United States. - Michigan Maritime Strategy FINAL - Top 10 boys’ and girls’ names for 2025. - Foreign direct investment (FDI): Michigan. - Invasive plant species monitored by the Northern Research Station Forest Inventory and Analysis Program: Comparing the 2009, 2014, and 2019 inventories. - Condition of Education 2025. - Election law and the Supreme Court in 2026: pending cases on redistricting, campaign finance, and mail-in ballots. http://godortmi.pbworks.com/w/page/164191098/May%202026%20New%20Documents%2… -- Bruce Sarjeant (pronouns: *he, him, his*) Reference, Documents & Maps Librarian Lydia Olson Library, Harden Hall #209 Northern Michigan University 1401 Presque Isle Ave Marquette, MI 49855 (906) 227-1580 https://nmu.libguides.com/c.php?g=1418950 bsarjean(a)nmu.edu

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Book Club Books
by Ashley Gillies 01 Jun '26

01 Jun '26

Hello, I was hoping to find out what other libraries do with the books after a book club is finished with them? Do you keep them in circulation, repurpose them, or use them in another way? I'd also love to know if your library offers book club kits, and how frequently they circulate? Thank you for any insight you have. I really appreciate it! Ashley Gillies Adult Services Librarian Southfield Public Library 26300 Evergreen Road Southfield, MI 48076 (248) 796-4377 www.southfieldlibrary.org<http://www.southfieldlibrary.org/> (she/her/hers)

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Antique Circulation Counter
by Director ＠ Newaygo Library 01 Jun '26

01 Jun '26

This Counter is a magnificent piece of American history and architectural craftsmanship: the original 1915 Main Delivery Desk / Checkout Counter from the historic Newaygo Carnegie Library in Newaygo, Michigan. Commissioned for the library’s grand opening in January 1915, this central fixture was manufactured by the renowned Standard School Fixtures Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan during the golden era of "Furniture City" manufacturing. This is a rare opportunity to own a piece of authenticated, turn-of-the-century craftsmanship. OPEN TO OFFERS Pick-Up at Library - VERY HEAVY Thanks! Mary Mary Franklin | Library Director a: 44 North State Rd | Newaygo, MI 49337 e: mailto:director@newaygolibrary.org | w: http://newaygolibrary.org/ p: 231 652 6723 https://www.facebook.com/Newaygo-Area-District-Library-174353817596/ https://www.twitter.com/newaygolibrary/ https://www.instagram.com/newaygolibrary/ http://pinterest.com/newaygolibrary/ Would you like to support Newaygo Library - https://tinyurl.com/newaygo-library-donations?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJp…

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Reminder: Library of Michigan - Grants Office Hour - June 9th
by Reish, Karren (MDE) 01 Jun '26

01 Jun '26

The next Library of Michigan Grants Office hour will be Tuesday, June 9th at 3:00 PM. The topic will be Proposing Programs versus Outreach. Feel free to send me questions to address at the Office Hour. Register for the Grants Office Hour at https://libraryofmichigan.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/libraryofmichigan/even… See you on the 9th! Karren Reish Library Grants Coordinator Library of Michigan 517-241-0021 / www.mi.gov/lsta<http://www.mi.gov/lsta> [Michigan Seal of Biliteracy] Acknowledge the incredible strength of students' multilingual abilities. Seek the Michigan Seal of Biliteracy<https://www.michigan.gov/mde/services/flexible-learning/michigan-seal-of-bi…> for graduating seniors. [Michigan.gov/Vote logo]<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/> Get personalized voter information on early voting and other topics at Michigan.gov/Vote<https://mvic.sos.state.mi.us/>.

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Inseego MiFi Hotspot Case for Circulation?
by Alison Anderson 01 Jun '26

01 Jun '26

Hello! If you circulate Inseego MiFi hotspots, what case are you using that can store the hotspot and a cord/wall plug? The new hotspots are much larger than the Franklin T10s and our old cases won't work. I purchased this case <https://a.co/d/0abISLQE> for our new model and while it holds the hotspot nicely, it does not fit a wall plug. Thank you! [image: image.png] Alison Anderson, MLIS Library Services Manager (616) 840-3756

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